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 Annie BaumgurtelDaughter of Henry Carl Baumgurtel and Ann Watkins. Born 21 Jan 1898 Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia Died 29 Nov 1983 Bordertown, South Australia, Australia, age 85 years Buried Bordertown, South Australia, Australia Bordertown, Tatiara District Council, South Australia, Australia Rex and Annie’s Grave  Rex and Annie’s Grave Rex and Annie’s Grave "KAY VEE" WELFARE SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the "Kay Vee" Welfare Society was held on Wednesday, July 16th at the home of Mrs Rex Sandercock. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were presented. Mrs Rex Sandercock presided over the elections which resulted as follows: president, Mrs Rex Sandercock; vice-president, Mrs V.A. Lee; secretary, Mrs Lance Nicholls. Plans were discussed for the erection, in the near future, of gates and pillars at the Kenton Valley tennis courts as a tribute to those from the Valley who served in World War II. Several memorial trees that have died will be replaced at a working bee on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 30th. Miss Roma Sandercock, who has recently taken up nursing at the Adelaide Children's Hospital has received a small gift. A donation of five guineas is to be sent to the Crippled Children's Appeal Fund. [24/7/1952 5f.] MRS PLAYFORD AT KAY VEE BIRTHDAY. The Kay Vee Welfare Ladies held their seventh birthday party on Wednesday in the Kenton Valley Church. The floral decorations were beautifully arranged by Mesdames V.A. Lee and K.M. Cornish. Mrs Lance Nickels made and iced the butterfly-shaped cake, which was a credit to her. Mrs Leith lit the candles and Mrs M. Hanna fanned them out. Mrs T. Playford cut the cake. The President, Mrs Rex Sandercock took the chair and the song of Australia opened the afternoon's party. The President then introduced and welcomed Mrs Playford, guest speaker, who then spoke on her Coronation trip to England, describing the celebrations so well that all present felt that they too, were there. Little Gayl Nickels presented Mrs Playford with a posy. That lovely song "When you come home" was delightfully sung by Mrs Lewis Cornish. The Secretary, Mrs Lance Nickels gave a brief report on Kay Vee activities. The Ladies were very proud of the Memorial Gates which they have just had erected and thanked Graham Clark for donating the invitation cards. The Vice President, Mrs V.A. Lee moved a vote of thanks to the Speaker. Conveners of the trading table Mesdames H.W. Nickels and N. Sandercock did a brisk business. Mrs Alwyn Cornish convened Afternoon Tea and had many willing helpers who set it out on small tables. The afternoon was interesting and financially successful, £14/9/- was taken. [4/11/1953 2c.] GUMERACHA CWA BALL. The CWA held their annual ball on New Year's Eve. It was well attended and the Association were pleased with the success, proceeds being in aid of their building fund. The President, Mrs Rex Sandercock and helpers tastefully decorated the hall for the occasion. Mr Jack Wytkin was MC and Mrs Walters Orchestra supplied the music. There were novelty balloon and confetti dances. At midnight all joined hands and sang Auld Lang Syne while the old year closed and the New Year ticked in. The supper convened by Mrs Sandercock brought the evening to a close. [13/1/1954 5b.] K.V. LADIES FAREWELLED. On Wednesday the Kay-Vee Ladies held a meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs C. Sandercock Kenton Valley. Quite a number of ladies were present and took the opportunity to say goodbye to Mesdames V.A. and R.M. Clark, who are leaving shortly to reside near Strathalbyn. The President, Mrs Rex Sandercock, spoke on behalf of the Kay-Vee Welfare Club, of which both ladies are members. Mrs V.A. Lee on behalf of the Church and Mrs A.W. Lee the Sunday School. Mrs Vic. Sandercock also spoke on behalf of neighbours, wishing them success in their new sphere of life. Mrs V.A. Clark suitably responded and by special request sang a solo. [2/6/1954 5a.] KAY-VEE ANNUAL MEETING. The Kay-Vee Welfare Ladies held their annual meeting at the residence of Mr and Mrs A.L. Nickels. President, Mrs Rex Sandercock presided. The election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows:- Mesdames Sandercock, President, and A.L. Nickels secretary for the third year in succession with Mesdames K.M. Cornish and A.W. Lee, Vice-Presidents. A letter from Red Cross Headquarters was read, inviting members to attend the Red Cross Conference and the Geneva Fair at the end of August and give gifts of jam etc for a stall in aid of that organisation. A posy was presented to Mrs Hack Witford, a member of the Kay Vee, who has gone to reside at Forreston. A trading table did good business. [11/8/1954 6d.] K.V. WELFARE MEETING. The Kay-Vee Ladies held their monthly meeting at the residence of Mrs V.A. Lee. There was a good attendance of members and friends. President, Mrs Rex Sandercock, occupied the chair. Arrangements in connection with gifts for the Red Cross Geneva Fair were finalised. Three dozen gifts will be forwarded. The forthcoming annual birthday celebrations of this Club to be held in the Kenton Valley Baptist Church in October was also considered. At the close of the meeting afternoon tea was enjoyed and Trading Table goods were soon sold. The next meeting in Sept. will be held at the home of Mrs E. Sandercock. [1/9/1954 9c.] KAY-VEE WELFARE BIRTHDAY. The Kay-Vee Welfare Ladies held their 8th birthday in the Kenton Valley Baptist Church which was tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mrs K.M. Cornish. The President, Mrs Rex Sandercock presided, and opened the afternoon's function with the National Anthem. Mrs Sandercock introduced and welcomed the guest speaker Miss Kelly of Glenelg who spoke of her social work in connection with the Good Neighbour Council. Greetings were read from similar organisations, the Gumeracha CWA, the Baptist and Methodist Churches, Birdwood and Chain of Ponds. A sextette comprising of Mesdames W. Nickels, K.M. Cornish, G.R. Randell, M. Billingsley, E. Waters and Miss D. Billingsley sang "My Task" also a duet was rendered by Mrs F. Phillips and Mrs G.R. Randell with Mrs F. Redden at the organ. The church was well filled with friends from the surrounding districts. The birthday cake, made by Mrs J. Witford (former member) and iced by Mrs A.L. Nickels (Secretary) was cut by the guest speaker. A trading table in charge of Mesdames H.W. Nickels and V. Sandercock was soon cleared. Vice-President, Mrs K.M. Cornish, moved a vote of thanks to all for their cooperation in making the occasion successful. A delicious afternoon tea was served. [10/11/1954 13d.] GUMERACHA JOTTINGS. Mr K. Sandercock, captain of the local A grade cricket team, is now playing for Southern Districts in the Country Carnival. Mrs Rex Sandercock is recovering from her recent operation in the Gumeracha Hospital. [23/2/1955 1a.] GUMERACHA CROQUET CLUB AFTERNOON. Visitors from Woodside and Nairne Croquet Clubs recently participated in a competition afternoon conducted by the Gumeracha Club. The afternoon was held to raise money for the club's lawn mower. Approximately 50 ladies attended. The work basket was won by Mrs Rex Sandercock and the crystal dish by a visitor. Afternoon tea was served and a collection taken. Proceeds of the afternoon amounted to £14. [7/3/1956 7d.] GUMERACHA FAREWELL An afternoon was given at the home of Mrs K.R. Sandercock to farewell Mrs Kenton Symonds. A mystery parcel and games were enjoyed. A posy made by Mrs Rex Sandercock was presented to Mrs Symonds and everyone who attended signed the card. [21/11/1956 10e.] GUMERACHA CWA. The CWA monthly meeting was held on Thursday in the CWA room. Mrs V. Lee, President, welcomed all members and after the Creed was recited, arrangements were made for the annual show, where the CWA will cater for a knife-and-fork luncheon and buffet afternoon tea. Mrs Rex Sandercock read a letter from "The Overseas Woman's Institution." The annual CWA fete was discussed and this will be opened by Mrs Forbes, Deputy State President, early in April. Aprons were the competition for the afternoon and Mrs R. Sinkinson was the winner. The aprons will be kept for the Anzac Fete. [6/3/1957 4e.] GUMERACHA CROQUET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. At the annual general meeting of the Croquet Club the opening day was discussed. The following officers were elected:ñ President Mrs C.P. Harvey; Secretary, Mrs Rex Sandercock; Treasurer, Miss B. Cornish. Miss Pool, the past president, presented to Mrs Green a lovely cup, saucer and plate. Mrs Green has been a member of the club for many years and is leaving the district to live in Adelaide. Mrs Sandercock presented a bouquet to Mrs Green and wished her every comfort in her new home. [11/9/1957 9c.] CWA CELEBRATION AT GUMERACHA. 14 Branches Represented. A particularly pleasant afternoon was spent at Gumeracha when the local branch of the CWA celebrated its 19th birthday. Visitors from all local auxiliaries and guilds, with members of fourteen CWA branches in the Torrens Group, were present. The hall was beautifully decorated with bowls of blossom and banks of daffodils. A trading table laden with farm products, vegetables, cakes and flowering plants was quickly emptied by the city visitors. The meeting, presided over by the President (Mrs Phillips) was opened with the National Anthem, followed by the Creed and Song of Peace. Items were rendered by Mesdames K. Cornish and M. Hanna, who played a pianoforte duet and Mrs Semmler who sang a solo. A bracket of songs, under the leadership of Mrs K. Cornish was sung by the Gumeracha CWA choir. Mrs V.A. Lee, in presenting a CWA spoon to Mrs Green (mother of the President) spoke of her long association with the district and wished her every happiness as she makes her new home in the City. WORK FOR PEACE Guest speaker for the afternoon was Mrs Burton, an Australian delegate to the ACWW conference in Ceylon. Her interesting talk on some of the highlights of her trip concluded on a more serious note when she urged all women, everywhere, to work for peace, first in their own lives and then in the wider sphere of civil life. Mrs Darling, Divisional President, brought greetings and congratulated the branch on its excellent handicraft display and on its achievements in the past. As she cut the birthday cake she asked the visitors to sing "Happy Birthday." Mrs Bickers (Group President) also brought greetings. As is the usual practice, Mrs B. Quinn had a small gift and greetings for local members celebrating their birthday. Mrs Rex Sandercock expressed thanks and presented flowers to those who had taken part. [9/10/1857 11d.] FORRESTON SCHOOL WELFARE BIRTHDAY PARTY. The Forreston School Welfare Club celebrated its birthday with a party in the Forreston Community Sunday School hall which was artistically decorated by Mrs Ian Jamieson. The floral decorations were highly praised for both colour and originality. Mrs Murray Hanna (president) and Mrs D. Stephenson (vice-president) welcomed each guest personally on arrival, and each lady was given a rosette of tulle. The afternoon had an informal and friendly atmosphere prevailing throughout. Mrs L. Cornish rendered a solo and was presented with a little gift by Meridy Jamieson. Mrs Allan Jamieson and Miss Glenys Hill were in charge of the competitions and one in particular caused much hilarity when each lady was given a coffee biscuit and were asked to nibble out the figure of Marilyn Monroe. Several members of the Welfare presented a sketch entitled "Christmas Present," which was greatly appreciated. Those taking part in the sketch were Mesdames J. Hill, A. Jamieson, D. Stephenson, L. Norsworthy, L. Green and Miss Glenys Hill. The main feature of the afternoon was the birthday cake, which was made by Mrs L. Norsworthy and beautifully iced by Mrs A. Jamieson. Mrs R. Sandercock of Kenton Valley lit the candles, Mrs K. Fox, of Woodside, fanned the candles, and Mrs R. Pflaum of Birdwood cut the cake, as these were the only three ladies wearing pink tulle rosettes. The president and secretary presented the three ladies with a gift. [6/11/1957 4c.] HILLS CWA ñ GARDEN PARTY AT KENTON VALLEY. The lawn, surrounded by many colourful flowers and shrubs, formed a picturesque setting for a garden party, which was held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs Alwyn Cornish. Approximately 78 guests from various organisations were welcomed by the President, Mrs V.A. Lee, and hostess, Mrs A. Cornish and entertained at the birthday party by members of the Kay Vee Society. The guest of honour was Mrs S. Hastwell, a former resident of the district, who after being introduced by the President congratulated the members on their work throughout the year. She was presented with an attractive potted fern by the President. The guests were entertained with an amusing competition arranged by Mrs K. Cornish. Afternoon tea was convened by Mrs Rex Sandercock. A beautiful cake was made by Mrs R. Schubert, and iced by Mrs A. Nickels. Shoulder sprays were sold by Mrs K. Sandercock. Other attractions were strawberries and ice-cream, which were in charge of Mr K. Cornish, and trading table, convened by Mesdames R. Schubert and A.L. Nickels. Proceeds for the afternoon realised £30/7/10. [27/11/1957 10e.] Obituary Annie (Baumgurtel) Sandercock, 85, of Bordertown, South Australia, Australia, died Tuesday, 29 November 1983. Born on Friday, 21 January 1898, in Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, she was the daughter of Henry Carl Baumgurtel and Ann Watkins. On Saturday, 10 March 1962 she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Rex Sandercock, son of the late John Sandercock formerly of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia and the late Emily Edith (Bond) formerly of Kenton Valley, South Australia, Australia. Annie is survived by three children, Nancy Fay Clarke and her husband William Edwin Clarke, Kingsley Rex and his wife Mavis Irene (Pritchard), and Valerie Anne Nichols and her husband Rollo W. Nichols; six siblings, Arthur William Baumgurtel of Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Herman Frank Baumgurtel of Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Gladys Nellie Baumgurtel of Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Nellie Nita Baumgurtel of Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Nita Naomi Baumgurtel of Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, and Mercer Mavis Baumgurtel of Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia; seven grandchildren, Beverley Fay (Clarke) Physick and her husband Anthony Noble Physick, Wendy Anne (Clarke) Potter and her husband Trevor Frederick Potter, Rodger William Clarke and his wife Patricia Jean (Willmar), Kathryn Ann (Nickels) Rumpff and her husband David John Rumpff, Helen Margaret (Nickels) Thomas and her husband Michael Conway Thomas, Christine Mary (Nickels) Sercombe and her husband Christopher Mark Sercombe, and Trevor Rollo Nickels; eight G grandchildren, Amanda Ann Potter, Michael Stephen Physick, Craig Mark Potter, Kylie Suzanne Rumpff, Natalie Jane Physick, Nicholas John Rumpff, Nicole Elizabeth Sercombe, and Chloe Louise Thomas. Annie was preceded in death by two siblings, Ann Mabel Baumgurtel of Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, and Henry Leslie Baumgurtel of Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia; one grandson, Terence Lloyd Clarke.
Married 6 Jul 1918, age 20 years (married 43 years) Family farewell outside Kenton Inn, Gumerach, for Leo Sandercock, prior to his move to Queensland, 1946. Back row - L-R, Rex, Leo, Ellis, front row - L-R, Victor, Una, Colin, Mona, Dulcie, Ralph  Family farewell outside Kenton Inn, Gumerach, for Leo Sandercock, prior to his move to Queensland, 1946. Back row - L-R, Rex, Leo, Ellis, front row - L-R, Victor, Una, Colin, Mona, Dulcie, Ralph Family farewell outside Kenton Inn, Gumerach, for Leo Sandercock, prior to his move to Queensland, 1946. Back row - L-R, Rex, Leo, Ellis, front row - L-R, Victor, Una, Colin, Mona, Dulcie, Ralph Rex and Annie’s Grave Rex and Annie’s Grave Rex and Annie’s Grave to:  Rex Sandercock, age by marriage 24 yearsSon of John Sandercock and Emily Edith Bond. Born 4 Oct 1893 Kenton Valley, South Australia, Australia "Berry Hill" Died 10 Mar 1962 Bordertown, South Australia, Australia, age 68 years Buried Bordertown, South Australia, Australia Bordertown Cemetery Occupation: Farmer Rex and Annie’s Grave Rex and Annie’s Grave Rex and Annie’s Grave Education Hartley Vale School GUMERACHA PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs J. Hynes have returned from Broken Hill where they spent an enjoyable holiday. They travelled by plane. Their two sons, John and Brian are motoring to Broken Hill for their Christmas vacation. Messrs Bob Laughton and Wal Schubert motored to Berri for a long week-end. Mr and Mrs H.W. Nickels and Mr and Mrs Rex Sandercock have now returned from Bordertown. They were guests of relatives who reside there. Mr Peter Lewis, assistant Postmaster, has been on the sick list but has resumed duties again. The many friends of Mrs Walsh were pleased to meet her at the Salem Church today. Mrs V.A. Clark has had her mother and father staying with them, Mr and Mrs Traeger, of Tanunda. Many friends of Mrs Clark, sen., the mother of V.A. and R.M. will be pleased to know she is slowly recovering from her serious illness. [16/12/1953 12d.] GUMERACHA PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs Harry Stott and Mr and Mrs Kevin Stott and babe motored to Port Vincent, where Mr Stott senr stayed on a fishing holiday with friends. It was unfortunate for Master Brian Hynes that he had to undergo an appendix operation on Thursday, December 24, the day previous to his scheduled trip to Broken Hill with his brother. Brian is now well on the way to recovery and will fly to the Hill later. John and his fiancÈ, Miss Powell, accompanied by Grandma Wilkinson, made the trip. Mr and Mrs Jack Hill and family and Mrs Angus Lee and her three youngest children accompanied by niece Lois Sinkinson are caravanning at Port Noarlunga for two weeks. Rev. and Mrs Leith and David are holidaying in Victoria. The Methodist minister and wife, Rev. and Mrs M. Chambers and family are on holidays. Mr and Mrs Kingsley Sandercock have visitors with them from Albury. Mr and Mrs Gale, of Sydney are guests of Mr and Mrs Alwyn Cornish. Mr and Mrs Ken Phillips, of Melbourne, are holidaying with Mrs Green, sen. Mr and Mrs John Anderson spent a week or two with Mr and Mrs J.M. Carter. They have now motored back to their new home in Melbourne. Mr and Mrs Rex Sandercock have three grandchildren from Bordertown staying with them, while their daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs W. Clarke are holidaying in Sydney. Several teenage girls from Gumeracha and Kenton Valley have been staying at the Baptist Youth Camp at Christies Beach and now the teenage youths have gone there for a week. Mesdames Wal. Schubert and Graham Elliott motored to Geelong to witness the motor races. [13/1/1954 8c.] GUMERACHA PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs Rex Sandercock of Kenton Valley are on a visit to Bordertown "baby sitting" while their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Rollo Nickels visit Melbourne for their holidays. Mr and Mrs Eric Staples and Babe, accompanied by Mrs A.L. Nickels are staying at Victor Harbour. Mrs H.W. Nickels of Kenton Valley has journeyed to Melbourne for a short holiday joining Mrs L.W. Jamieson of Forreston who is still over there staying with Mr and Mrs Peter Butler. Mr L.W. Jamieson has returned home. Mr and Mrs Ian Jamieson and small daughter Meridy are caravanning at Portland, Victoria. Mrs Wal Hannaford and son Ronald spent a week at Brighton just recently. Mr Hannaford, accompanied by his wife and son are now enjoying a little relaxation at Murray Bridge as guests of Mr and Mrs Spencer, probably due to the "decorations" received in the recent Mayoral competitions. [24/2/1954 5c.] GUMERACHA DIGGERS BALL. An outstanding event was the 34th Annual Diggers' Ball sponsored by the Gumeracha Sub-Branch of the RSL. This fixture is now the longest standing function to be held annually in Gumeracha and the enthusiastic support given it by the Committee and their helpers ensures its continued success. More than 250 people crowded the Gumeracha Town Hall and danced to the enjoyable music of Mrs Walter's orchestra with Mr Eric Jamieson as Master of Ceremonies. The Hall decorations were again outstanding, The new style of decorating completely with flags and bunting which was introduced by a former President, Mr Nash, now living at Kangaroo Island, was successfully continued. A large portrait of Her Majesty the Queen centrally mounted, dominated the stage decorations and strips of red, white, and blue bunting formed a background while an illuminated coat of arms completed the picture. Coloured festoon lighting added to the effect of the main Hall where another coat of arms was mounted on the balcony and large coloured drapes were hung on each window. The 9 p.m. ceremony in memory of Fallen Comrades was again most impressively carried out. All lights were switched off, and after a few seconds of darkness a spotlight picked out a white cross on a dark background on one side of the stave, whilst the President, Mr M. Roden, recited the Ode. This was followed by "Lead Kindly Light," "The Last Post" and "Reveille." The usual novelties were part of the programme and dancers enjoyed a delicious savoury and poultry supper given by the residents of the district and prepared by Mrs R.H. Bell and her team of helpers. Special thanks are due to RSL members who helped to make the ball a success and also to Mesdames R. Sandercock, M. Roden, J. Spinkston, R. Amber, and F. Dohnt. [26/5/1954 8c.] GUMERACHA JOTTINGS. Mr and Mrs R. Sandercock, Mr and Mrs S. Sinkinson and Mr Victor Sandercock enjoyed a motoring trip at Renmark. [20/7/1955 11e.] GUMERACHA JOTTINGS. Miss Beverley Clarke from the South East has been holidaying at the home of Mr and Mrs Rex Sandercock of Kenton Valley. [25/1/1956 2c.] GUMERACHA JOTTINGS. Miss Peggy Mellish, of Adelaide, spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs Ian Sandercock and Mrs Reed visited her daughter, Mrs Alan Bleeze. Mr and Mrs K.B. Sandercock travelled to Bordertown, where they spent the long week-end with King's parents, Mr and Mrs Rex Sandercock, who recently left Gumeracha. [16/4/1958 10f.] Children: 1.
Nancy Fay SandercockBorn 4 Oct 1920, age 103 years MRS PLAYFORD AT KAY VEE BIRTHDAY. The Kay Vee Welfare Ladies held their seventh birthday party on Wednesday in the Kenton Valley Church. The floral decorations were beautifully arranged by Mesdames V.A. Lee and K.M. Cornish. Mrs Lance Nickels made and iced the butterfly-shaped cake, which was a credit to her. Mrs Leith lit the candles and Mrs M. Hanna fanned them out. Mrs T. Playford cut the cake. The President, Mrs Rex Sandercock took the chair and the song of Australia opened the afternoon's party. The President then introduced and welcomed Mrs Playford, guest speaker, who then spoke on her Coronation trip to England, describing the celebrations so well that all present felt that they too, were there. Little Gayl Nickels presented Mrs Playford with a posy. That lovely song "When you come home" was delightfully sung by Mrs Lewis Cornish. The Secretary, Mrs Lance Nickels gave a brief report on Kay Vee activities. The Ladies were very proud of the Memorial Gates which they have just had erected and thanked Graham Clark for donating the invitation cards. The Vice President, Mrs V.A. Lee moved a vote of thanks to the Speaker. Conveners of the trading table Mesdames H.W. Nickels and N. Sandercock did a brisk business. Mrs Alwyn Cornish convened Afternoon Tea and had many willing helpers who set it out on small tables. The afternoon was interesting and financially successful, £14/9/- was taken. [4/11/1953 2c.] 2.
Kingsley Rex SandercockBorn 24 Jan 1923 Died 17 Jun 2013 Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, age 90 years Buried Ridgehaven, Tea Tree Gully City, South Australia, Australia CricketTORRENS VALLEY ASSOC. To the accompaniment of glorious sunshine tempered by a slight breeze the 'A' grade series of the TVFA 1952 season opened on last Saturday. Most teams generally expressed themselves as being much below full strength and are looking forward to establishing early winning points to stand them in good stead when the final four is being resolved later in the season. Early indications, based on last Saturday's results, make it appear that Williamstown is fielding a team of a higher standard than of the past two years, and that Houghton may further slip down the ladder before once again becoming the force which took final honours several seasons ago. Gumeracha and Lobethal appear to be capable of fielding strong teams again, Birdwood to prove a tough team to defeat, whilst Kersbrook confidently predict they will be well in the running. Mt Pleasant, through having a bye last week, have yet to show their strength. In the 'B' grade section Mt Torrens, newly admitted to the to the TVFA comp. began auspiciously with a fine win over Gumeracha. 'A' GRADE. Gumeracha 12-3 d. Birdwood 10-5. Umpire Mr Roll described the game as the fastest and most spectacular ever which he had officiated for a long time. Best Players:- Gumeracha: B. Moore (best on ground), K. Sandercock, R. Stanbury, K. Hanna, W. Hannaford, Jim O'Dea. Birdwood: M. Tredrea, L. Loechel, M. Lenger, R. Shipp, M. Taylor, k. Stoodley. Goalkickers:- Gumeracha: K. Sandercock 7, B. Moore 3, R. Fuller, M. Symonds. Birdwood: Stoodley 4, M. Lenger 2, M. Taylor 2, Loechel, Dawson. Williamstown 7-9 d. Houghton 2-4. Best Players for Houghton: I. Dicker, L. Adams, A. Ross, K. Harvey. Goalkickers: I. Dicker 4, K. Harvey, L. Adams. Lobethal 19-9 d. Kersbrook 8-16. Neither team displayed a great deal of cohesive football and both will have to improve their play before being considered as premiership contenders. [8/5/1952 5d-f.] TORRENS VALLEY CRICKET. In the semi-final of "A" grade played at Birdwood. Gumeracha defeated Forest Range by 66 runs on the first innings. GUMERACHA K. Symonds 60, G. Cornish 5, L. Green 21, M. Cornish 12, K. Hanna 15, K. Sandercock 27, B. Symonds 16, B. Moore not out 28, J. Norsworthy 8, R. Carter 2, K. Carter 6, sundries 11. Total 185. Bowling: Conlon 4/39, Pollard 5/86, Packer 1/28, Patterson 0/12, A. Norton 0/9. FOREST RANGE [detail not copied] Total 119. Bowling: B. Symonds 1/15, R. Carter 4/12, K. Hanna 4/43, K. Sandercock 1/49. Gumeracha will play Birdwood in the Final to start on March 28. [25/3/1953 8e.] BIRDWOOD'S GOOD CHANCE IN TV GRAND FINAL. Birdwood is again in the final of Torrens Valley Association cricket and will be striving to win the match. The first day of play began with plenty of vigour but it will not be until Saturday 11th that the final result will be known. Gumeracha's score was not impressive. GUMERACHAó1st Innings: K. Symonds, lbw, b V. Mueller 7; G. Cornish run out 19; M. Cornish, b R. Klose 15; K. Hanna, c Schwarz, b K. Stoodley 33; K. Sandercock, lbw, b B. Mueller 17; B. Symonds, c K. Stoodley, b R. Klose 11; L. Green, b R. Klose 1; R. Carter stp Kain, b R. Klose 0; K. Carter, c W. Mueller, b R. Klose 0; J. O'Dea, stp Kain, b R. Klose 10; J. O'Dea not out 5; sundries 14. Total 132. Bowling: V. Mueller 1/14, B. Mueller 1/7, R. Klose 6/65, K. Stoodley 1/19, D. Butler 0/8. Birdwood have lost no wicket for 11 runs. [8/4/1953 5b.] TORRENS VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION. Birdwood defeated Gumeracha in the second day play of the Grand Final of the Torrens Valley Cricket Association. Birdwood's score was seven wickets for 134. Gumeracha all out for 132. BIRDWOODó1st Innings, R. Schwarz, b L. Green 27; B. Mueller run out 38; R. Klose, c K. Symonds, b K. Hanna 25; K. Stoodley c K. Sandercock, b K. Hanna 14; D. Butler, b L. Green 6; W. Mueller, run out 4; V. Mueller, stpd K. Symonds, b K. Hanna 13; L. Loechel, not out 4; sundries 3. Total 7/134. Bowling: B. Symonds 0/3, R. Carter 0/4, K. Hanna 3/45, K. Carter 0/18, L. Green 2/37, Sandercock 0/26. [22/4/1953 6d.] FIRST INNINGS WIN TO BIRDWOOD. Birdwood defeated Gumeracha in the first cricket match of the season. Scores were, Birdwood 149, Gumeracha 116. Good batting was shown by Kenton Symonds and 'King' Sandercock, also good bowling by Ken Hanna for Gumeracha. For Birdwood Kain was in good batting form with Klose bowling well. [4/11/1953 1d.] GUMERACHA WON ON FIRST INNINGS. At Lobethal Gumeracha batted first and declared their innings closed after making 159 for the loss of 8 wickets. In reply Lobethal were all out for 123. Best scores for Gumeracha were K. Hanna 52 and B. Symonds 44 whilst for Lobethal A.E. Sparrow 37 n.o. led the batting list. I. Zilm and L. Hughes each scored 24. Gumeracha bowling: Hanna 3/23, R. Carter 2/15, K. Sandercock 2/18, H. Summerton 2/42. Lobethal: Sparrow 3/35, R. King 2/32. Lobethal B team forfeited to Gumeracha. [20/1/1954 3d.] TORRENS VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION. Charleston v. Gumeracha "A" Grade. Gumeracha: K. Symonds b Sickerdick 90; G. Cornish b Levett 2; K. Hanna, c Walker, b Levett 2; K. Sandercock, stpd b Turner 4; B. Symonds stpd, b Turner 4; H. Symonds, stpd, b Turner 9; J. Norsworthy, b Sickerdick 4; B. Moore, c Neumann, b Sickerdick 30; L. Green, not out 2; Jack O'Dea, c Armour, b Sickerdick 0; R. Carter, absent 0; Sundries 6; Total 153. Bowling: H. Levett 2/35, W. Turner 3/48, S. Sickerdick 4/34. Charleston: C. Rowland, not out 2; G. Fechner, not out 4; None for 6. Bowling: K. Sandercock 0/2, H. Symonds 0/4. [16/2/1955 9f.] GUMERACHA JOTTINGS. Mr K. Sandercock, captain of the local A grade cricket team, is now playing for Southern Districts in the Country Carnival. Mrs Rex Sandercock is recovering from her recent operation in the Gumeracha Hospital. [23/2/1955 1a.] TORRENS VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION. Charleston v. Gumeracha. "A" Grade. Gumeracha 1st innings, 153. Charleston again defeated Gumeracha comfortably by 52 runs. W. Turner starred with a hard hitting score of 84, with four sixes and eight fours. J. Norsworthy took the last two wickets for three runs. Charleston-1st innings: C. Rowland, lbw, b K. Sandercock, 8; G. Fechner, b R. Carter, 19; C. Crouch, c Carter, b K. Hanna, 11; W. Turner, stpd Symonds, b Sandercock 84; M. Fechner, retired, 29; Ross Walker, c Green, b J. Norsworthy, 29; R. Newman, bowled K. Hanna, 8; W. Armour, b K. Hanna 9; B. Koehne, c J. O'Dea, b K. Sandercock, 1; S. Sickerdick, c Green, b J. Norsworthy, 0; H. Lavelle, not out 0; Sundries 9; total 205. Bowling: K. Sandercock 3/53, R. Carter 1/10, K. Hanna 3/88, J. Norsworthy 2/3. [23/2/1955 5d.] TORRENS VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION. Gumeracha v. Mount Torrens "A" Grade. Mount Torrens, due mainly to a fine innings by young M. Kowald and H. Lenger, who made 126 runs between them, compiled 159 runs and Gumeracha in reply have made 43 without the loss of a wicket. King Sandercock and Ken Hanna, who have been playing for Southern Districts in the Country Carnival, were the most successful bowlers. Mount Torrens-1st innings: P. Turner, stpd K. Symonds, b Rex Carter, 0; M. Langer, lbw, b L. Green 3; M. Kowald, c H. Symonds, b K. Hanna, 66; L. Herrmann, c Jack O'Dea, b K. Sandercock, 0; H. Langer, stpd K. Symonds, b K. Hanna, 60; G. Klose, b K. Sandercock, 2; K. Herrmann, not out 18; D. Schubert, c B. Symonds, b K. Sandercock 0; W. Woods, b K. Sandercock, 8; R. Herrmann, stpd K. Symonds, b K. Hanna, 0; D. Hicks, absent 0; Sundries 2; total 159. Bowling: R. Carter 1/16, L. Green 1/14, K. Sandercock 4/42, K. Hanna 3/56. [2/3/1955 5b.] TORRENS VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION - A GRADE GRAND FINAL. Forest Range v. Gumeracha. Forest Range won the toss and batted. K. Plummer top scored with 43 runs out of the total of 172, E. Packer remaining not out 26. K. Hanna took 5/62 and K. Sandercock 4/56. The match is now in an interesting stage after the last two wicket partnerships putting on 58 runs. Scores:- Forest Range 172 [detail not copied]. Bowling: K. Hanna 5/62, K. Sandercock 4/56, L. Green 1/25. [30/3/1955 7df.] CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. School Team Assisted. At the annual general meeting of the Gumeracha Cricket Club the following officers were elected-Mr L.A. Clutterbuck, President; K. Sandercock, W.L. Hanna, D.C. Norsworthy, K.M. Cornish, G. Billingsley, T. Bleeze, A. Moore, Rex Sandercock and F.M. Green, Vice-Presidents; Secretary, J.M. Norsworthy; Auditor, R.G. Almond; Delegates, K.M. Cornish, D.C. Norsworthy. It was decided that election of captains should take place at the first Association match. Subscriptions were fixed at 30/- with schoolboys free. A letter was received from Gumeracha Progress Association regarding their intended drive for funds and the Cricket Club pledged its support. It was also decided that support be given to the local school cricket team by donation of material for school and inter-school competitions. [7/9/1955 3e.] GUMERACHA WINS 'A' GRADE GRAND FINAL. At the Birdwood oval on Saturday, the Premiership of the Torrens Valley Cricket Association was decided when Gumeracha dismissed Lobethal for 106 and at the end of the day had lost only one wicket for 126 runs. Main scorers for Lobethal were captain K. Oborn with 39 and R. King 35. H. Clutterbuck 4/13 and K. Sandercock 3/22 were main wicket takers for Gumeracha. Main scorers for Gumeracha were G. Cornish 48 and K. Symonds 45 not out. This is the third year in succession that Gumeracha has won the premiership. [28/3/1956 7c.] TORRENS VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION. Pre-Season Round-Up. This season with three grades, A1, A2, and B grade, the competition could be exceptionally interesting. There are six teams in each grade. Last season’s premiers, Lobethal, are in high hopes of winning their second premiership. With the return of Ivor Zilm and the possible chance of getting Bill Armour, their side will be as strong as last season’s. Ron Stanbury and Les Schapel were again selected as captains of their side for this coming season. Cudlee Creek, the most brilliant batting side in the competition last season, will again field a strong side. Eric Phillips, who had the bad luck to break his leg during the football season, hopes to play after a few matches. Birdwood, second at the end of the minor round last season, will have the misfortune to lose the three Mueller boys half way through the season. This will greatly reduce their strength, however, they will still have class batsmen in Dick Klose and Jim Kain. Their bowlers, especially the pace attack, will be very weak. Lenswood, always a steady side, has been improving during the last couple seasons and if their younger players, such as Don Morriss and Bill Joyce, come along as hoped they could figure prominently in the finish. Charleston, with very little talent offering outside of the bowling twins-Bill Turner and Syd Sickerdick-could find the going fairly difficult. Their batting line-up is weak and usually if Bill Turner doesn’t get them, they don’t get many. Gumeracha, out of the four last season, the first time for many years, will be trying to regain ground and put their name once more on the Shield. They have, however, a side which is lacking in all-round strength. Ken Hanna, the Association’s most prolific rungetter, and King Sandercock, with his spinners, are asked to do too much during the season. They will need more assistance from the other players to figure in the finish-and they can. In A2, Mount Torrens with stars like Merv. Kowald and Howard Lenger, will be hard to toss. Their strength dies a little after these two. They are very confident of winning this title. Mount Pleasant, with Tom Bascombe as their big gun, could surprise and Springton and Forest Range could also make the going very tough. Kersbrook and Lobethal complete the grade, but they should be too weak to offer any stiff opposition. The B grade competition is wide open with Gumeracha, Mt Pleasant and Eden Valley likely to fight out the finish. Trophies for the best batsman, bowler, and fieldsman will be given at the conclusion of the season. For batting the winner could come from Ken Hanna, Ron Phillips, Jim Kain, Bill Turner or the Lobethal team’s Ken Oborn or Trev. Graeber in A1. A2-Merv. Kowald will be hard to toss, with main opposition from Errol Herbig, Len Norton or Tom Bascombe. In B grade, it is very open and Eden Valley could shine. With the ball Bill Turner is an early fancy, with team mate Syd Sickerdick close and Dick Klose, Kev Silva and "Footy" Conlon will be in it. A2 could see Howard Lenger or Tom Bascombe, with Ross Dearman close to the title. [2/10/1957 10c.] R. SCHLEIN HEADS CUDLEE CREEK RECOVERY. Mt Torrens In Danger Of Losing First Match. For the opening of the third series the bowlers held the upper hand, with Cudlee Creek, 153, making the highest score. At Mount Torrens-Mt Torrens 82 (M. Klose 44, G. Klose 11, R. Klose 6/41, B. Mueller 2/25) v. Birdwood 1/9 (B. Kappe 1/2). A 44 from opener, Murray Klose, saved Mt Torrens from a complete rout. After losing their first wicket for one run, he and Kowald carried the score to 30 before Kowald was run out. R. Klose with 6/41 dumbfounded the latter batsmen with flight and spin. B. Mueller bowled right through the innings for 2/25/ Kappe's early wicket has given the Mounts an outside chance. At Gumeracha-Gumeracha 108 (B. Symonds 42, K. Sandercock 18, S. Sickerdick 3/21, W. Turner 6/36), v. Charleston 0/7. Gumeracha lost three early wickets, but a 69 stand between Symonds and Sandercock allowed a momentary recovery. The spinning "twins" again secured the wickets. At Cudlee Creek-Cudlee Creek 153 (R. Schlein 76, E. Newman 35, K. Phillips 29, W. Armour 4/28, C. Suffolk 2/33, E. Smedley 2/36) v. Lobethal. Cudlee Creek again scored the most runs in the competition, due to a 76 from opener R. Schlein. Lobethal broke through early and secured 5 Cudlee Creek wickets for 45 runs, but a sixth wicket stand of 69 between Schlein and Eric Newman helped. The tail wagged strongly with Ken Phillips hitting everything in sight. W. Armour bowled impressively to take 4/28 off 13 overs. A2 GRADE Both matches in this grade are at an interesting stage, and they could go either way, Rodney Green (Lenswood) top scored with 48 n.o., whilst Maczkowiack (Kersbrook) and Hann (Springton) each took four wickets. At Lenswood-Lenswood 129 (Rod Green 48 n.o., M. Maczkowiack 4/36, Wilk 2/14, H. Anderson 2/17), v. Kersbrook 2/18 (L. Green 1/1, S. Plummer 1/9). [19/11/1958 9cd.] TVCA - SHOCK-EASY WIN TO CUDLEE CREEK. Lobethal, Cudlee Creek, Mount Torrens, Birdwood to Fight for Shield. At Chain of Ponds.-Cudlee Creek 8/164 (dec.), R. Phillips 97, T. Teakle 29, K. Herrmann 5/68) d. Mount Torrens 48 (M. Kerber 11, E. Phillips 4/21, T. Nobes 2/2, K. Phillips 2/2, R. Phillips 2/17). With play washed out on the first Saturday batting times were halved with each team batting for a maximum of 100 minutes, Cudlee Creek with skipper Ron Phillips (97) scored quickly. The fourth wicket stand of 118 highlighted the innings, this was between R. Phillips and T. Teakle. Mount Torrens were soon bundled out for under 50 runs. At Lobethal.-Lobethal 6/169 (dec.) (Ron Oborn 64 not out, J. Mills 53, M. Kramer 16, Ken Oborn 13 not out, K. Sandercock 5/44) d. Gumeracha 146 (Ken Hanna 48 not out, G. Cornish 39, B. Symonds 13, Eric Smedley 3/40, W. Armour 2/26, M. Kramer 2/29). At stumps on the first day Lobethal had scored 80 without loss. Lobethal then collapsed when they lost 5 wickets for 33 runs, before the bowling of spinner King Sandercock, Ron Oborn batted solidly for his 64 to top score for the match. Gumeracha had 125 minutes in which to bat, but collapsed to be 3/47 in even time. Smedley snatched three quick wickets. At Charleston.-Birdwood 184 d. Charleston 106. Birdwood assured themselves of a place in the four by beating their main rivals comfortably on the 1st innings. [25/2/1959 12bc.] TVCA - At Lobethal.-Lobethal 6/169 (dec.) (Ron Oborn 64 not out, J. Mills 53, M. Kramer 16, Ken Oborn 13 not out, K. Sandercock 5/44) d. Gumeracha 146 (Ken Hanna 48 not out, G. Cornish 39, B. Symonds 13, Eric Smedley 3/40, W. Armour 2/26, M. Kramer 2/29). At stumps on the first day Lobethal had scored 80 without loss. Lobethal then collapsed when they lost 5 wickets for 33 runs, before the bowling of spinner King Sandercock, Ron Oborn batted solidly for his 64 to top score for the match. Gumeracha had 125 minutes in which to bat, but collapsed to be 3/47 in even time. Smedley snatched three quick wickets. [25/2/1959 12bc.] BIG WIN TO GUMERACHA. Houghton Defeats Mount Torrens. A convincing win to Gumeracha at Birdwood on Saturday shows every indication that they will go on to take the Torrens Valley Association pennant. In the B grade semi-final played as a curtain-raiser, Houghton accounted quite comfortably for their main adversary, Mount Torrens. Although the weather was fine and ideal for football, the ground was in shocking condition and marred good football. The heavy conditions made the going tough for both games, and the B grade match did little to improve the condition of the playing area for the big match. The old rivals, Gums and Tigers, raised cheers from the big crowd as they raced onto the playing area. From the bounce Gums were straight into attack, but E. Mason was in the way and turned back the attack. T. Zilm scored a point for Lobethal. Lobethal again attacked but D. Bell saved and kicked out strongly. K. Oborn saved well for the Tigers but Moore and Sandercock missed for points. Lobethal took over and Bartholomew again put his side into attack, B. Zilm raised one flag. Gums came back strongly, Norsworthy and K. Sandercock goaled and the latter missed from a sitter. Gums were now on top and Sandercock again goaled. Emms and Plummer were battling hard to hold up the attacks and Mason saved repeatedly. Randell was playing good football for Gums, and Symonds had the better of the wing duel. Gumeracha 4-3; Lobethal 0-3. Silva and K. Schapel were well to the fore for Lobethal, but Grant Cornish and Waller were thorns in the Lobethal attack and often turned them back with good football. B. Zilm's goal brought dismay to his side as he twisted his knee and had to leave the ground. Gums attacked through K. Hanna and Norsworthy, but Brooks saved and Emms and Mason repeatedly turned them back. K. Oborn was doing a splendid job and Bartholomew and Hanna were having a ding-dong battle at centre, Z. Zilm raised two flags and Sandercock replied. R. Stanbury was playing brilliant football and Bell marked strongly for Gumeracha. T. Zilm got another six-pointer for the Tigers and Weston (replacing Zilm) added a point. K. Schapel left the play with an injury and Lobethal had both reserves on. Mason repeatedly saved and marked well under trying conditions, whilst G. Dearman and Eckermann were playing strongly. Cornish and Waller came dashing through, Dicker was battling hard for Gums, and Symonds was knocking out well. Lobethal kept up the attacks and had won the quarter. Gumeracha 5-4; Lobethal 4-6. Lobethal was quickly into their stride, but could only manage points, while Gums, through Dicker to Tucker raised two flags. Silva was rucking well for Lobethal and K. Oborn was marking brilliantly. Bartholomew often set his team into attack, but the forward area broke down and Cornish, D. Hanna and Waller were often in the way. Emms was brilliant for Lobethal and his efforts on the day were really outstanding. Gums continued the pressure but Graeber goaled for Lobethal and brightened the position. O'Dea, Dicker and Sandercock brought up goals and K. Carter was putting in a strong effort for the Magpies. Mason and Plummer were kept busy in the back lines, whilst Symonds cleared well for Gums. J. Bell brought up a full pointer. Eckermann was right in the picture for Lobethal and Dearman was turning on a sound game. At the end of the third term Gums held a commanding lead. Gumeracha 11-5; Lobethal 5-6. From the bounce Eckermann was away, but Bell turned the attack and from Hanna to Cornish and O'Dea raised two flags. Bartholomew and T. Zilm combining well scored a much needed goal for Lobethal. B. Boerth (replacing K. Schapel) was playing well and handling the ball nicely. Plummer saved for Lobethal, also G. Jaensch. K. Hanna was picking the holes in the Lobethal defence, K. Oborn kicked a nice goal. D. Hanna and Waller for Gums and R. Stanbury and K. Oborn for Lobethal were prominent. Following Dicker's goal, some clever football from Cornish, Carter and Norsworthy was also true. Gums were now right on top and two quick goals were added by O'Dea and Bell and Sandercock hit the post. Eckermann and Silva battled in vain. Mason, playing like a champion all day, together with Emms and K. Oborn fought back well, but with the siren Gums proved the better side on the day and finished well in front. Gumeracha 16-10; Lobethal 7-8. Goalkickers.óGumeracha: K. Sandercock 5, J. O'Dea 3, Norsworthy and Bell 2 each, Dicker, Cornish, Moore, Tucker. Lobethal: T. Zilm 3, B. Zilm, K. Silva, T. Graeber, K. Oborn 1 each. Best Players.óGumeracha: J. Waller, Grant Cornish, D. Hanna, K. Hanna, G. Tucker, O'Dea. Lobethal: J. Emms, E. Mason, K. Oborn, T. Bartholomew, K. Silva, R. Eckermann. Lobethal will meet Lenswood next Saturday at Birdwood.[29/8/1956 7bc.] GUMERACHA WINS TORRENS VALLEY PREMIERSHIP. B GRADE VICTORY TO HOUGHTON. Gumeracha remained undefeated for the season and won the Torrens Valley premiership on Saturday, defeating the improved Lenswood side. Houghton gained the B grade pennant, defeating Mount Torrens. Umpire R. Towers had charge of the big match and gave quite a sound exhibition before a crowd which paid £164 at the gate. From centre Muellerís knock was picked up by J. Bell, but Halliday turned the attack back for Lenswood, but K. Hanna passed to Symonds and Gumeracha were away. K. Hanna found K. Sandercock, who brought up the first goal. Brock was in the way for Lenswood. R. Pollard marked, but Symonds put Gums into position and Graeme Cornish to J. Bell was a goal. Lenswoodís first score was a point and Lyndon Norton came through well, passed to Eric Phillips, but a free to Bell and Gums came back. J. Bell picked up nicely, but his kick fell short and F. East was in the way and found R. Phillips. D. Bell marked solidly for Gums to save. Caldicottís kick was astray, and Norsworthy cleared. Waters came in for Lenswood and found Caldicott-a point. Lenswood were now right on top, but bad kicking could only add points to their tally. D. Hanna cleared, but Muller marked and East and Green added points for Lenswood. Waller and D. Hanna were kept busy in the back lines, and D. Bell saved on several occasions, when things looked desperate. Lenswood really looked good and were playing good wet-weather football. Gumeracha attacked through D. Hanna, Dicker, B. Moore and Tucker for a goal. N. Green replied for Lenswood, followed by another major to S. Plummer. The scores were even for the first quarter with Lenswood having most of the play, but not being able to gain the advantage through poor kicking. GUMERACHA 3-0, LENSWOOD 2-6. Grant Cornish attacked for Gums, but Giles marked. Graeme Cornish cleared as did Patterson and play see-sawed until J. Bell came out of the pack to snap a single for Gums. OíDea marked the kick-inóanother point. Tucker also brought up one flag. Graeme Cornish found K. Sandercock and a nice shot was a goal. E. Phillips shot to L. Norton to D. Green, but Waller returned to Symonds. Grant Cornish found Sandercock, who again made no mistake. Gumeracha were now playing better football and settling down well to the wet conditions. B. Moore to K. Sandercock and this player was in deadly form and notched another six-pointer. Giles kick was off the target and D. Hanna cleared well. R. Phillips marked and put P. Caldicott in position to goal for Lenswood. Tucker snapped a classy goal over his head. Muller cleared to S. Plummer, but D. Bell marking splendidly passed to Graeme Cornish and ultimately Sandercock flashed through another goal. Lenswood took up the offensive, but J. bell turned out the attack and kicked into the forward line, where Tregenza saved. K. Sandercock missed a sitter from right in front. GUMERACHA 8-5, LENSWOOD 3-6. Muller drove forward twice, but Grant Cornish saved well. East put Giles in position, J. bell held them up and Muller pulled down a beauty. K. Hanna was getting the better of the centre duel and Patterson was holding soundly for Lenswood. Giles was strong on the ball and passed to Conlon, who found Caldicott to bring up another goal for Lenswood. Grant Cornish and Symonds combined to put Sandercock in possession for a fullpointer. Muller, Giles and East surged forward, but Waller again brilliant in defence, cleared. Lenswood battled to score and D. Green passed to R. Phillips, but only a single. From a scrimmage in goal front D. Green added a single, and R. Phillips missed from kicking range. Lenswood missed golden opportunities to score in this quarter-their play was very ragged and kicking lacked direction. Gumeracha on the other hand were playing sound football and not giving their opponents a chance to get set. D. bell and Grant Cornish were sound in defence. Gumeracha took over the attack and with a series of good play from B. Moore, Graeme Cornish, Dicker and Tucker. OíDea marked and K. Carter flashed through and added a six-pointer for Gums. E. Phillips put Lenswood into attack through L. Norton, but J. bell saved and with another burst of good football, Sandercock goaled again. Muller to D. Green from centre and J. Schapel kicked the goal of the day with a lovely kick off the wing. GUMERACHA 11-6, LENSWOOD 5-8. Gumeracha attacked, Patterson saved well and Brock was playing a grand game. Dicker scored a point. Giles was still battling grimly, but B. Moore put Gums back into play and Dicker snapped another point. Sandercock picked up a nice mark and finished it off with a goal from an almost impossible angle. From centre Waters was freed, but Dicker returned the kick, and Patterson kicked it back. Dicker marked and passed to OíDea and Sandercock brought up one flag from a snap shot. Randell saved the position when Lenswood looked like going on to score. Gumeracha now had the game well in hand and some of the spectators, satisfied the play was all over, began to leave the ground, but Lenswood continued to attack strongly. Muller was still playing well, but Gums were now holding a commanding lead and pressed on to victory. B. Moore brought up another six-pointer for Gums and Lenswood again attacked. Phillips to J. Schapel and R. Phillips, but his kick was off the side of the boot and OíDea cleared. Patterson, D. Green, K. Green, J. Schapel and Conlon attacked again, but Gumsí backs were too solid. B. Moore again goaled for Gumeracha. Lenswood, though beaten, was far from disgraced and put up a remarkable fight on a day spoilt by rain and mud. GUMERACHA 14-12, LENSWOOD 5-8. Goal-kickersóK. Sandercock 7, B. Moore 2, Tucker 2, K. Carter 2, J. Bell 1. Lenswood: N. Green 1, S. Plummer 1, P. Caldicott 2, J. Schapel 1. Best players.óGumeracha: J. Bell, Graeme Cornish, K. Hanna, B. Moore, J. Waller, K. Sandercock. Lenswood: J. Muller, D. Green, Patterson, Giles, Brock, East. [5/9/1956 10c-f.] INTER-PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL. Gumeracha Remains Undefeated. On Saturday, Gumeracha the premiership side in the Torrens Valley Football Association met the premiers of the Gawler and District League (Salisbury) at Birdwood. In perfect weather conditions a large crowd attended and was treated to an excellent game of football. Only points separated the teams throughout the match, and brilliant high marking and strong ruck work by Salisbury was only matched by Gums with clever roving and flashes of brilliant football. Umpire Taylor had charge of the game and gave a splendid exhibition. Final scores:- Gumeracha 13-12, Salisbury 12-9. Goalkickers, Gumeracha, K. Sandercock and B. Moore 4, G. Tucker 3, J. O'Dea and G. Cornish. Salisbury, Townsend 4, Gurney 3, Muller, Prettyjohn, Jones. Best players:- Gums, B. Symonds, B. Moore, J. Bell, K. Hanna, K. Verrall. Salisbury, Dello, Moyse, Muller, Prettyjohn, Jones. [19/9/1956 1e.] TVFA. BIRDWOOD IN GOOD FINALS TRIAL. Birdwood before a good crowd, earned the right to meet Lobethal in the second semi-final in a fortnightës time, by their twenty-point victory over the Magpies at Gumeracha. GRADE A1. Birdwood 14-15, Gumeracha 12-7. Birdwood was first to score with goals from B. Mueller and Kowald. The play was vigorous and Gumeracha found it hard to get the ball past Birdwoodës halfback line. From a charity free to Jack OëDea, Gumeracha posted their first score. Tucker added one seconds later. Gumeracha rovers were now picking up V. Muellerës knocks. R. Klose for Birdwood and G. Cornish (Gum) added goals just before the bell. R. Klose goaled minutes after the second quarter began, but Sandercock (2) and Jim OëDea added 3 quickly for Gums. Excellent handball resulted in Stoodley scoring for Birdwood, but Tucker replied for Gums soon after, following a great piece of system. Two goals to Tucker and one each to R. Klose and V. Mueller kept the game close at half time. Minutes after half time M. Lenger soccered one through to leave Birdwood 1 point down. A terrific midfield struggle then began with both halfback lines holding firm. J. Lange, at centre, who had been totally eclipsed in first half, was now in everything for Birdwood. The large crowd was really enjoying everything of this thrill-packed match. John Bell, Gumeracha captain, left the field during this quarter. High marking and good handball were features of the game. The only fault was too many punt kicks for a dry day. The last term began with Maloney scoring for Birdwood. Kowald marked magnificently to find form and Birdwood forged ahead. Gumeracha relieved the pressure with good play resulting in goals to Moore and Tucker, but B. Mueller replied for Birdwood. Kowald was outstanding in this term. Goal-kickers: Birdwood, R. Klose 7, B. Mueller and K. Stoodley 2, M. Kowald, V. Mueller, M. Lenger. Gumeracha, G. Lenger 5, Tucker 5 [sic], K. Sandercock 2, R. Gallas, G. Cornish, B. Moore, Jack OëDea, Jim OëDea. Best players: Birdwood, J. Kain, V. Mueller, R. Klose, B. Mueller, J. Lange, M. Kowald, T. Rathjen. Gumeracha, D. Hanna, B. Symonds, D. Bell, K. Carter, K. Hanna, J. Waller. [21/8/1957 12ab.] GUMERACHA WINS PREMIERSHIP BY BIG MARGIN. Grade A2. Loser Failed to Score. The grand finals of Torrens Valley Football Association played at Birdwood on Saturday produced surprises and probably a record. It was not anticipated that the winning margin would be so great in Grade A1 and it is difficult to believe that one team failed to score in the Grade A2 match. A record crowd (gate takings £214) saw Gumeracha thrash their old rivals, Lobethal, by 78 points, whilst in Grade A2 Kersbrook kicked 14-14 and Mount Torrens could not even register a minor score. Gums raced into the ground led by their little mascot and looked a strong eighteen. The weather had cleared when Lobethal, led by Trev. Bartholomew, raced onto the oval. They were minus several of their regular players, owing to injuries and sickness. Umpire Burns had charge of the game. Silva took the knock and Stanbury kicked into the forward zone, but Norsworthy intercepted. Jaensch passed to D. Newman, but his kick was astray and Bell saved. Lobethal was attacking and Waller was kept busy turning back attacks. Fuller raised one flag. mason, Silva and R. Stanbury combined, but Carter broke up the attack. Symonds cleared from the wing and jaensch marked well to put Lobethal back into play. B. Zilmës long kick was collected by Grant Cornish, but Johnny Mills marked well and passed to Silva for two flags. Bell was freed at centre, but again Jaensch held up the attack. Norsworthy flashed through and B. Moore found Tucker for a goal. From a penalty B. Moore passed to Tucker for one flag. A long kick from Mason found R. Newman and from Stanbury to Mills still a point. Grant Cornish was playing strongly and R. Stanbury was playing good football for the Tigers. Bellës kick was beautifully marked by Silva, his pass found Bartholomew, who goaled. R. Stanbury marked but D. Hanna cleared to Graham Cornish and Jaensch again turned the attack. Clever football from K. Hanna put Fuller in positionóone point. Rain began to fall again and from some very fast, clever football B. Moore brought up a full pointer for Gums. Lobethal 2-1, Gums 1-5. R. Stanbury put Lobethal into attack from centre and Schubert passed to Bartholomew, but Waller again cleared and Gums, back into attack, Phillips flashed into the play and M. Plummer saved on the goal line. Cornish was freed and passed to Moore for one flag. B. Zilm marked strongly and Stanbury snapped a point. Zilm cleared for the Tigers and Mills played on, but Norsworthy was very strong in defence. Eckermann was now under notice for strong defence work and his move ended in a point, then Stanbury hit the post and Silva added a single from a long shot. Dicker goaled for Gums, and Plummer put Jaensch in position. Graeber marked, but J. Bellës goal put Gums further ahead. Rain was still falling heavily and Gums were now attacking strongly with B. Zilm saving repeatedly for Lobethal. Cornish was playing great football for Gumeracha. Lobethal came through and Smedley flashed in, but Norsworthy again saved on the goal line. Sandercock was often under notice and put Fuller into position to goal. Gums 4-8, Lobethal 2-5. Players took the field for the third term with rain pouring down. B. Zilm cleared to Silva, and Lobethal were into attack, only to find stonewall Waller in the way. Play was now a bit congested and the ball was out of bounds quite often. Norsworthy goaled for Gumeracha. Cornish took control from centre, but Paech cleared to C. Newman and D. Bell saved. The kick-off was marked by D. Newman, but D. Bell again marked to relieve the pressure. Graeber marked and kicked into goal, where Mills snapped a point. At the other end it was a point to Gumeracha. Jaensch, solid all day, cleared, but Bell suckered a goal through in the mud. Dearman was freed and from a scramble in goal front Mills snapped a goal. Eckermann, playing at his best often held up dangerous Gums attacks. Bell added a point and Tuckerës kick found Moore who added a goal. Lobethal was not enjoying the wet conditions and were finding it difficult to match the pace of the Magpies. Mason saved for Lobethal. B. Zilm marked but his kick was off the target. Eckermann was brilliant on the flank and passed again to Zilm, but Carter broke up the attack. Graeber gained possession, but Norsworthy shot a point. Gums played all over their opponents, with fast, clever, systematic football, marking the ball well and playing good position. Bartholomew for the Tigers and Peach were battling on gamely. Gums 8-11, Lobethal 3-7. The Stanbury boys got a point when Graeber marked, only to see Waller take over and kick to Dicker and R. Stanbury to again score. Schubert to Bartholomew up field, but Waller was safe. Plummer saved again for Lobethal and kicked to Graeber, but Gumeracha sensing victory put everything into attack and Lobethal had their backs to the wall. Dicker kicked another goal and D. Newman saved well to find Eckermann, but Phillips took charge and Tucker kicked safely. Two more goals and a series of points to Gumeracha and the people began to leave. Gumeracha had the game well won and playing on strongly, added goals at will. Lobethal, a tired, defeated team, went down to a better team on the day. Gums 14-20, Lobethal 3-8. Goal-kickers: Gumeracha, Tucker, Fuller, Bell each 3, Dicker, Moore each 2, Norsworthy 1. Lobethal, Silva, Paech, Bartholomew. Best players: Gumeracha, Waller, Graham Cornish, J. Bell, Norsworthy, Dicker, Moore. Lobethal: Jaensch, Eckermann, R. Stanbury, Bartholomew, Paech, Schubert. [18/9/1957 11a-c.] TVCA - CUDLEE CREEK OPEN WELL AGAINST LOBETHAL. In the opening round of Torrens Valley District matches, Cudlee Creek began well by scoring 224 runs in 150 minutes against Lobethal on the fast Chain of Ponds oval. Springton collapsed against Gumeracha, who may be troubled to score the required 17 runs to win. Birdwood recovered well from 8/54 to score 135 against Mount Torrens, at Mt Torrens. Springton batted after winning the toss against Gumeracha, but collapsed for only 67 runs in their first innings. Medium pace bowlers Ray Gallas and Ron Coleman took seven wickets between them. Only Erol Herbig and Tommy Woolford made anything resembling scores. Gumeracha at stumps still trail by 17 runs, and as their side is not over strong this week, could still find it difficult to win. Scores: Springton 67 (E. Herbig 17, T. Woolford 17; R. Coleman 4/9, R. Gallas 3/22) v. Gumeracha 4/50 (R. Winkler 17, K. Sandercock 11 n.o., N. Sinkinson 2 n.o.; M. Kemp 2/26). [21/10/1959 8d-f.] HIGH AND LOW SCORES IN FIRST TVCA SERIES. Cricket opened in the Torrens Valley Association on Saturday in fine warm weather. Form displayed was indifferent. Most teams had difficulty in mustering the required number of players for this first series. Torrens Valley Historical Journal No. 76 137 At Springton.-Springton batted nearly all day to score 189. Ron Winkler and Dennis Gray captured early wickets, but with good innings by the Kempe brothers and L. Shearer (capt.), Springton eventually compiled a very formidable score on this fast ground. Scores: Springton 189 (L. Shearer 56 n.o., S. Kempe 49; R. Winkler 4/54, K. Sandercock 2/30, D. Gray 2/26, L. Green 2/31) v. Gumeracha 0/6. Ö [19/10/1960 9fh.]. WILL BE CLOSE BATTLE FOR FINAL FOUR. With only two matches remaining after the completion of the current series, teams are locked in an even battle for positions in the final four of the Torrens Valley Cricket Association. Premiership points at present are as follows: Mt Torrens 36, Lobethal 30, Lenswood 30, Springton 24, Cudlee Creek 24, Mt Pleasant 18, Gumeracha 18, Murdoch Hill 12, Birdwood 6, Charleston nil. The improved Birdwood team could make the competition even keener between the higher teams if they score an outright win against Charleston. This win would give them 18 points. New Oval Used-Lobethal oval was opened for play on Saturday after being closed for two seasons. The arena was cut with motor mowers and was in excellent condition. Stronger Birdwood Set For Points-Charleston, batting first, were dismissed for 45 runs after 90 minutes of play on Saturday. Birdwood bowlers B. and V. Mueller, took all the nine wickets between them. Birdwood opened well when R. Schwarz and R. Klose put on 33 in the opening partnership. At stumps the side was 4/110-65 runs ahead of Charleston's total. Charleston are in a poor position and will have to improve if they are to stave off outright defeat. Scores: Charleston 45 (R. Newman 20; B. Mueller 5/23, V. Mueller 4/20) v. Birdwood 4/110 (B. Mueller 30 n.o., R. Schwarz 29, R. Klose 21; W. Turner 3/18). Kowald and Herrmann Score Well for Mt Torrens-After losing an early wicket, two Mt Torrens batsmen-M. Kowald and L. Herrmann-both batted impressively to score 58 and 53 respectively. M. Kowald and M. Lenger added 80 runs for the second wicket partnership. From 3/91 L. Herrmann and his brother, K. Herrmann, took the tally to 140. R. Winkler (Gumeracha) took the bowling honours with 3/47. Scores: Mt Torrens, 6/195 (M. Kowald 58, L. Herrmann 53, M. Lenger 27, K. Herrmann 20; R. Winkler 3/47, K. Sandercock 2/49). Lenswood Fight Back In Last 10 Min.-Lenswood (usually a high-scoring side), after being dismissed for the mediocre score of 129 by the Cudlee Creek bowlers, fought back in the last ten minutes of play by taking two Cudlee Creek wickets for seven runs. Five runs of this score were byes. Fast bowler Don Morriss was in top form and took 2/0. Batting first, Lenswood were in trouble early when they lost three wickets for 36. Two 30-run partnerships raised the tally, but the Creeks' medium pace bowlers held the score down and when the seventh wicket fell they dismissed the remainder for only 11 runs. Scores: Lenswood 129 (N. Beauchamp 51, G. Schultz 27; K. Phillips 3/50, T. Nobes 2/18, L. Nobes 2/21, E. Phillips 2/23) v. Cudlee Creek 2/7 (D. Morriss 2/0). [11/1/1961 9a-c.] TVCA - GRAND CENTURY TO SCHWARZ (BIRDWOOD). Birdwood scored well to be in a commanding position against Charleston, while Mt Torrens, with all wickets in hand, need only 82 runs for a win over Springton. Birdwood's opening batsman, Bob Schwarz, played a major role in this match by scoring 110 runs. Lobethal dismissed the strong Gumeracha batting team for 163, with R. Schubert bowling well and taking seven wickets in 19 overs. Mounts Routed for 44 Mount Pleasant, batting first against Cudlee Creek, were in trouble early to the bowling of newcomer, Leon Holme. Wickets fell quickly for Mounts to be all out for only 44 runs after being 1/25 early in the innings. K. Phillips with accurate off spinners dismissed the tail-end batsmen. M. Seager, opening the innings in place of Mueller (unavailable), batted steadily to top score for his side with 12. The Creek's attack was right on the wicket as six batsmen were clean bowled. Commencing their innings just after drinks, Cudlee Creek lost E. Phillips at 9, but Ron Phillips and T. Teakle then passed Mounts' score. Phillips scored 46 of the 59-run partnership with Teakle. Scores: Mt Pleasant 44 (L. Holme 4/18, K. Phillips 3/2) v. Cudlee Creek 3/06 (R. Phillips 46, T. Teakle 27). Best with the bat-R. Schwarz (Birdwood) 110, R. Gallas (Gumeracha) 46; R. Phillips (Cudlee creek) 46; L. Stoodley (Birdwood) 45. Ö And Ball-R. Schubert (Lobethal) 7/53; N. Beauchamp (Lenswood) 5/28; L. Holme (Cudlee creek) 4/18; L. Herrmann (Mt Torrens) 4/28; M. Hannaford (Charleston) 4/39. Great Start for Birdwood Birdwood were given a great start of 94 by Bob Schwarz and Len Stoodley before the latter was dismissed by W. Turner, Charleston's spin bowler. K. Mueller and Schwarz then added 56 for the wicket. Hannaford beat R. Lange after he and Schwarz had taken the score to 192. Charleston, with Hannaford bowling well, ran through the remaining batsmen, seven wickets falling for 19 runs. Hannaford took 4/39 from 10 overs. Charleston lost two wickets in the last few minutes of play. Scores: Birdwood 242 (R. Schwarz 110, L. Stoodley 45, K. Mueller 29, R. Lange 25; M. Hannaford 4/39, W. Turner 3/73, S. Lewis 2/73) v. Charleston 2/11 (L. Stoodley 2/7). Ken Hanna Run Out 0 Gumeracha won the toss against Lobethal and batting lost L. Green (2) and J. Norsworthy (0) to the bowling of R. Schubert. Ray Gallas and G. Cornish settled in to stabilize the batting and took the score to 30 in 45 minutes. Schubert, changing to his slows had immediate success, as Oborn caught Cornish behind for 15. Ken Hanna, who had scored two successive centuries this season, was sensationally run out for no score. This was the result of a neat piece of fielding by G. Blundell. Gallas and B. Symonds, although batting slowly, had regained the initiative just prior to drinks when the score was 4/81. Following the break, Gallas mis-timed a drive and was caught of King with the total at 101. Moments later B. Symonds was bowled by Schubert. Both batsmen had batted solidly. K. Sandercock and J. Nolan added slowly to the total. Schubert, in his 19th over, almost had the hat trick. He took three wickets with four balls. Scores: Gumeracha 153 (R. Gallas 46, B. Symonds 38, J. Nolan 29, K. Sandercock 23; R. Schubert 7/53 v. Lobethal. [15/11/1961 8c-f.] FootballGUMERACHA TAKES SEMI. 'B' GRADE. Except for a period in the second quarter when Lobethal scored three goals to bring them within five points of their rivals, Gumeracha always looked the better team on the day. Their bigger players proved too experienced for the young Lobethal side, although the latter revealed some excellent flashes of play. Gumeracha applied pressure from the first bounce to end the quarter with 3-5 to one goal by Lobethal, but the latter team pressed strongly in the second term to outscore Gumeracha 3-1 to 2-1. After the long interval the home team always appeared likely winners and at the final bell had an advantage of 24 points. Final scores: Gumeracha 8-13, Lobethal 6-1. Best PlayersóGumeracha: N. Semmler (best on ground), I. Sandercock, K. Carter, I. Jamieson, D. Bell, B. Hanna. Lobethal: T. Graeber, E. Mason, G. Dearman, L. Watkins, A. Warner, R. Schapel. GoalkickersóGumeracha: I. Jamieson 2, G. Tucker 2, B. Hanna, G. Cornish, N. Sinkinson, B. Harvey. Lobethal: T. Graeber 2, A. Warner, J. Barnes, K. Schubert, E. Mason. SECOND SEMI. PREVIEW. There is an air about a Lobethal-Gumeracha clash which pervades the TV football world that no other match can incur. When such an engagement occurs during the major round, spectators are assured of a grim struggle which creates a sense of suspense not lifted until the last kick is taken. Once again these two teams will meet on the Birdwood oval next Saturday for the right to contest the grand final. He would be bold who would confidently predict the outcome of Saturday's match. Gumeracha has twice been defeated by Lobethal this season but in each instance the winning margin did not suggest any definite superiority of Lobethal, e.g., seven and six points respectively. However, the fact that they have won these two matches, and their unbeaten record for the season, gives Lobethal a psychological advantage. Against this can be reckoned the fact that Lobethal has not played under match conditions for three weeks, having drawn a bye in the last minor round series. One thing which can be taken for granted, the game will be played at a terrific pace throughout. Both sides are equipped with more than a fair sprinkling of high marking exponents, but Lobethal may have the edge in this sphere. Gumeracha's play on short-passing style which can be devastatingly effective if not checked will be opposed to a long kicking game of Lobethal. Highlights of the match will be the duels between Lobethal's star centre half forward, B. Zilm, and his opposing half back, presumably R. Fuller, and the high-flying centreman R. Karutz, of Lobethal, against K. Hanna, clever pivot and leader of Gumeracha. Perhaps the fate of the game will depend on how Lobethal's defence, always a solid one, can cope with Gumeracha's goal-getting specialist, K. Sandercock, who is in good form at present. Both sides will be led by astute captains, each of whom are keen students of the game. Lobethal is selected to win but the vagaries of football fortunes make the choice a difficult one, especially when two teams are so evenly matched. Umpire O.W. Buttery will be in charge of the game. Mt Pleasant is chosen to defeat Mt Torrens in the 'B' grade curtain-raiser semifinal. The latter team are capable of springing a surprise on their rivals but Mt Pleasant\ has twice defeated the redlegs this season in the three games played, and at full strength should do so again. The umpire will be L. Bugg. [21/8/1952 6c-f.] INJURY TO GUMERACHA FOOTBALLER. Once again Gumeracha Football Club has a key player on the injured list. This time King Sandercock is the unfortunate. He was thought at first to have broken or cracked a bone in his shoulder, but was X-rayed at the local Hospital and it was found to be very badly bruised. He will be out of action for some time. [20/5/1953 1e.] OPENING MATCHES IN TVFA. The season opened under ideal playing conditions. Early opening rains saw the ovals nicely grassed and ground conditions firm. Attendances were quite good for the opening series. All clubs were not up to full strength having been weakened by army call-ups and seasonal work on the land. The promotion of B grade and junior players to the opposition of seasoned players in A grade showed most were in need of a match, but some good games were played. Margins in scores do not truly indicate the play. GUMERACHA v. LOBETHAL. When Gumeracha were at home to Lobethal the match was even until half time when the home team were trailing only 14 points behind their opponents. Scoring had been low, but accurate kicking through the big sticks showed that Lobethal had notched up 7 goals 6 behinds to 5 goals 4 behinds by Gumeracha. The third quarter saw Lobethal make a definite breakthrough, outplay the Magpies' defences and by particularly fine kicking for goal conclude the term with 14 goals 9 behinds to 6 goals 7 behinds. The final term witnessed good football with Gumeracha battling on. Lobethals, however were the better team on the day and the final score when the bell went was Lobethal 17 goals 12 behinds, Gumeracha 8 goals 8 behinds. Goalkickers.óLobethal; B. Zilm 5, G. Jaensch 2, R. Schapel 2, J. Weston 1, R. Stansbury 3, G. Dearman 2, C. Newman 1, T. Graeber 1. Gumeracha: K. Sandercock 2, G. Cornish 2, K. Norsworthy 2, K. Bleeze, H. Symonds each 1. Best Players.óLobethal: B. Zilm, R. Stansbury, G. Jaensch, C. Newman, T. Bartholomew. Gumeracha: L. Sandercock, G. Cornish, H. Symonds, D. Hanna. Prior to the commencement of this match, Mr Ron Stansbury was unanimously elected captain and B. Zilm was elected vice-captain on a vote for the Lobethal team. [5/5/1954 6ef.] BIRDWOOD LEADS T.V. FOOTBALL COMP. PLAYERS REPORTED. Big scores were noticed in all engagements where stronger teams were opposed to young and weaker opponents on Saturday. Winning teams kicked 97 goals to 31 goals. Birdwood have wrested the lead by a slended margin from Lobethal on percentage with Mt Pleasant at this stage now holding fourth place, also by a narrow margin over Gumeracha. Two known players of the Houghton club have been reported, D. Chapman for unduly rough play, L. Johns for disputing the umpire's decision. No casualties for medical attention have been listed. GUMERACHA 22-24, SPRINGTON 3ñ3. Umpire, M. Simcock. Springton at times played some good systematic football, but were unable to match a much stronger opponent. Goalkickers:-Gumeracha: K. Sandercock 8, K. Norsworthy 4, J. Norsworthy 3, D. Bell 3, H. Symonds 1, B. Symonds 1, J. O'Dea 1, L. Randell 1. Springton: S. Watkins 2, R. Evans 1. Best Players:=Gumeracha: J. O'Dea, J. Norsworthy, K. Verrall, K. Carter. Springton: E. Rousley, Murray, E. Starick. [2/6/1954 2bc.] RECORD SCORE IN TORRENS VALLEY. Gumeracha, with a tally of 38-19, probably kicked an all-time record score in Torrens Valley Football Association on Saturday.. K. Sandercock kicked 23 goals. The 30-10 kicked by Birdwood (K. Stoodley 19) was also a cricket score. This team scored 28-14 against the same team in the first round. Three teams are again equal with 16 points on the premiership table. Gumeracha again goes into third position with Williamstown ousting Mount Pleasant to go into fourth place on percentage. Gumeracha 65.04, Williamstown 60.82, Mt Pleasant 57.62. GUMERACHA 38-19, HOUGHTON 9-3. Umpire, F. Hancock. With only intermittent bright patches the losers could not cope with the speed and systematic play with their opponents' forwards.. Goalkickers:-Gumeracha: K. Sandercock 23, B. Moore 5, G. Cornish 4, H. Symonds 2, L. Randell 2, J. O'Dea 1, M. Symonds 1. Houghton: S. Davis 4, D. Chapman 2, J. Biddell 2, R. Dearman 1. Best Players:-Gumeracha: K. Sandercock, B. Symonds, B. Moore, J. O'Dea, K. Hanna. Houghton: J. Pritchard, S. Davis, D. Chapman, Haines, R. Dearman. [21/7/1954 5de.] BIRDWOOD SUFFERS 1ST DEFEAT IN MUD. Torrens Valley Football Association suffered the poor weather conditions, which prevailed elsewhere for Saturday's games. Birdwood, the undefeated top team, went down to Gumeracha, whilst Mount Pleasant caused another upset by defeating Williamstown. The final is a long way from being decided as the top five teams have yet to clash. Interest is at the highest pitch. Birdwood still retains top place over Lobethal, with Gumeracha holding third place, while Mt Pleasant has again gone into fourth position over Williamstown on percentage. Percentages are:- Birdwood 71.62, Lobethal 69.44, Gumeracha 64.66, Mount Pleasant 57.95. Interest is also shown in the three leading goalkickers, who are nearing the century, with the possibility of it being reached in next Saturday's matches. K. Sandercock (Gumeracha) is leading with 97, followed by K. Stoodley (Birdwood) 92 and B. Treloar (Mt Pleasant) 86. GUMERACHA 6-8, BIRDWOOD 4-12. Umpire L. Brown. Despite the wintry conditions a fairly even match, Birdwood held an 18 point lead in the first term, when Gumeracha took charge to hold an advantage of three points at half time 4-6 to 3-9. Gumeracha then held the lead in a low scoring last half, kicking 2-2 to 1-3. Goalkickers:-Gumeracha: H. Symonds 2, K. Sandercock 1, Jim O'Dea 1, Jack O'Dea 1, Grantley Cornish 1. Birdwood: K. Stoodley 2, B. Mueller 1, L. Loechel 1. Best Players:-Gumeracha: All played well. Birdwood: J. Kain, B. Mueller, E. Smedley, L. Loechel, H. Lenger. [28/7/1954 2ab.] BIRDWOOD THRASHES LOBETHAL TO BE MINOR PREMIERS. Birdwood's outstanding win against Lobethal on Saturday secured their position as minor premiers. Mount Pleasant's surprise win over Gumeracha took them into third place, with Gumeracha dropping to fourth. Williamstown were very unlucky to receive two forfeits in the round, which probably kept them out of the finals. In the B grade Lobethal has gone into second place, ahead of Williamstown on percentage. Kicking nine goals on Saturday, K. Stoodley (Birdwood) has brought his tally to 125 and taken the lead from K. Sandercock (Gumeracha) with 122. B. Treloar (Mt Pleasant) has kicked 115. PLAYER SUSPENDED. The Commissioners found D. Chapman (Houghton) guilty of a charge of having struck an opposing Lobethal player. Chapman was suspended for six matches. UMPIRE FOR GRAND FINAL. Information has been received from the Association secretary that R. Towers has been appointed to umpire the Grand Final in A grade. MT PLEAS. 13-10; GUMERACHA 9-13. Umpire, F. Saxby. With good umpiring, a good clean open match resulted. The first quarter was even, both teams scoring 2-3. Mounts then had a slight edge over Gumeracha to lead at half time by seven points. The last half saw Mounts hold the initiative to gradually increase their lead by straighter kicking, notching 4-1 to 1-5. Goalkickers:-Mt Pleasant: B. Treloar 6, L. Westphalen 2, T. Royal 2, B. Mueller 2, V. Persse 1. Gumeracha: K. Sandercock 5, G. Cornish 2, Grivell 1, H. Symonds 1. Best Players:-Mt Pleasant: L. Westphalen, D. O'Brien, T. Woolford, L. Lintern, K. Millen. Gumeracha: G. Cornish, H. Symonds, J. Norsworthy, J. O'Dea. [25/8/1954 11ef.] KERSBROOK HAS IMPORTANT WIN. T.V. Finals Saturday. With the minor rounds concluded in Torrens Valley Football Association interest is now focussed on the finals, which will commence on Saturday. Kersbrook, who finished seventh ended the season well by defeating semi-finalist, Mt Pleasant. Throughout the season some close games and also some big scores have been registered, with several surprises. Credit is due to the young players of clubs who finished out of the final four for their courage and promising form shown, against more experienced players. The weather has been ideal with the exception of one occasion. The two teams likely to play off in the grand final on present indications are Birdwood and Gumeracha, with Lobethal and Williamstown in B grade. Goalkickers Tie. At the end of the minor rounds, the three leading goalkickers are well past their century mark. K. Stoodley (Birdwood), K. Sandercock (Gumeracha) have tied for first place with 134 each. B. Treloar (Mt Pleasant) kicked 121. GUMERACHA 28-25; LENSWOOD 3-1. The winners were much too strong for their opponents. Though weakened and with players recovering from colds and influenza, the losers gave a good account of themselves. Goalkickers:-Gumeracha: K. Sandercock 10, A. Grivell 3, G. Cornish 3, Jack O'Dea 2, H. Symonds 2, B. Moore 2, J. Norsworthy 2, R. Fuller 2, Jim O'Dea, K. Hanna 1. Lenswood: N. Green 2, L. Norton 1. Best Players:-Gumeracha: B. Symonds, Jack O'Dea, D. Hanna, K. Sandercock, D. Bell. Lenswood: R. Caldicott, J. Burford, R. Pollard, B. Giles, W. Kumnick. [1/9/1954 1d.] GUMERACHA 8-10. MT PLEASANT 5-10. Umpire M. Ryan. Mt Pleasant quickly opened their account from the bounce. A free to Simounds found Treloar who raised both flags. Another forward move by Dewell, was turned by D. Hanna. Mounts again shot forward when P. Kain only managed one flag. A direct drive from the kick off found B. Moore who hit the post. Another thrust forward by Mounts was frustrated through the services of D. Hanna, who turned the attack, only to find D. O'Brien in the Magpies' forward line, stemming this thrust. A free to Jack O'Dea gave Gumeracha their first six pointer. Mounts added another point followed by Gumeracha through J. Grouch, with a similar score. A further forward move by Mts was stopped by Graham Cornish. Mounts added another point and their opponents two. Gumeracha held a one point advantage 1-4 to 1-3 after a sluggish quarter. Mounts were again the first to score with a point from J. Kain. Wing play followed until Fuller sent forward only to see Mounts back line take play to the opposite wing and score another point. A free to B. Symonds in midfield was taken by Westphalen from a misplaced kick. He picked out Treloar to raise two flags. Gums followed with a similar score through K. Sandercock. After a forward thrust by Mounts that broke down, B. Moore scored another major. The players on both sides were now warming up and the game was gaining pace with Treloar adding a point. Gumeracha replied in similar vein. From the kick in Mounts went through to find Treloar, notching his third goal. With another goal for Gumeracha from B. Moore and a point from Norsworthy, the black and whites were now outplaying Mounts. Another two quick goals came from K. Sandercock's nice marks. Halftime scores:- GUMERACHA 6-6; MOUNTS 3-6. Mount Pleasant were unable to score from their initial attack. Jack O'Dea cleared for Gumeracha. Mounts attacked again, J. Kain raising two flags. This player again scored full points shortly afterwards. A free to Fuller found Jack O'Dea who only managed one point. Mounts were attacking better than Gumeracha but could not penetrate the latter's back line and with play seesawing for a period, points came from Treloar and Whites for Mounts. At the other end two points to Sandercock and one to Moore reduced Gumeracha's lead to 8 points at "lemons." GUMERACHA 6-10; MOUNTS 5-8. Both teams showed signs of fatigue. Forward thrusts on both sides were temporarily halted in this term, either through the centre or on the wings. Eventually Gumeracha broke through due to Bell, and Moore made no mistake to kick a 6 pointer. A point to Egel for Mounts was followed up with a free to Cornish, who found Jamieson, and Moore kicked his fourth goal. A point by Treloar followed and in the remaining minutes left, play seesawed to the final bell, with neither side making any impression. Final scores:- GUMERACHA 8-10; MT PLEASANT 5-10. Goalkickers:-Gumeracha: B. Moore 4, K. Sandercock 3, Jack O'Dea 1. Mount Pleasant: B. Treloar 3, J. Kain 2. Best Players:-Gumeracha: D. Hanna, Jack O'Dea, B. Moore, D. Bell, B. Symonds. Mt Pleasant: T. Woolford, J. Kain, T. Royal, A. Hicks, L. Lintern. [8/9/1954 3cd.] BIG SCORES IN TORRENS VALLEY FOOTBALL. Sandercock May Break Record. Although rain fell on most ovals in the Torrens Valley Association on Saturday, all games returned remarkably high scores, K. Sandercock of Gumeracha, with another 5 goals, brings his total for the year to 90, and with six matches still left to complete the season he may break his record of 138 goals kicked last season. Gumeracha 19ñ11 d. Kersbrook 8. Gumeracha continued their series of wins on the home ground when they easily accounted for Kersbrook. Showing remarkable form, Gums were never troubled by the bustling tactics of Kersbrook. The black and white forward line gave another polished exhibition and well backed up by good football in all other positions finished strongly. Goalkickers: Gumeracha, B. Moore 6, K. Sandercock 5, J. O'Dea 3. Kersbrook, R. Wilkey, Anderson, each 2; Mewitt, Checker, Schlein, McDonald. Best Players: Gums, J. O'Dea, B. Symonds, D. Hanna. Kersbrook, R. Wilkey, P. Wilkey, Clarke. [27/7/1955 10cd.] INCIDENTS IN TORRENS VALLEY FOOTBALL. GUMERACHA 14ñ7; BIRDWOOD 1ñ1. At Birdwood Gumeracha again showed their ability to adapt themselves to the wet and windy conditions and thoroughly outplayed the local side. K. Sandercock added another seven goals to his tally. Birdwood offered little resistance to the strong attacks set up by the Black and Whites and did not relish the cold wet conditions. GoalkickersóGumeracha: K. Sandercock 7, G. Cornish 2, J. Bell 2, M. Atkinson, J. Waller, H. Symonds one each. Birdwood: Smedley 1. Best PlayersóGumeracha: K. Hanna, J. O'Dea, J. Waller, J. Norsworthy, B. Symonds. Birdwood: J. Kain, B. Kappe, K. Mueller. [24/8/1955 10bc.] £114 GATE AT BIRDWOOD. Magpies Toss the Tigers. The second semi-final of the Torrens Valley Football Association, played at Birdwood on Saturday, drew almost a record crowd, which paid £114 at the gate. In beautiful Spring sunshine the old rivals, Gumeracha and Lobethal played a hard game with the honours going to Gumeracha. B Grade minor premiers, Houghton, defeated Mount Torrens in the curtain raiser. GUMERACHA 13-15; LOBETHAL 9-11. Both teams took the ground looking extremely fit. Umpire R. Towers had charge of the game and gave a polished exhibition, his decisions being met with general approval from both teams. Gums were away immediately and K. Hanna at centre, found B. Moore who marked brilliantly and finished off with a six pointer. Back at centre Gums again showed supremacy in the ruck and with a penalty kick once again put Moore into position for two flags. The crowd cheered wildly and Lobethal gained control but back to Gums area where Grivell added a goal. Lobethal went into attack and Bartholomew playing well at centre, put K. Oborn into position for a six pointer for the tigers. At the other end Sandercock missed with a quick snap shot and D. Plummer kicked off into the half forward area, only to see it returned again, but E. Mason and M. Plummer, backing up well turned the attack. Gums Captain H. (Bill) Symonds marked brilliantly and from a running shot brought up two flags from a glorious piece of football. T. Zilm and T. Graeber were getting the best of the wing duels but D. Newman and K. Plummer missed with snap shots for goal, and K. Oborn kicked the Tigers second goal for the quarter. From the bounce again K. Hanna again put his side into attack and his efforts were outstanding. With G. Cornish and N. Symonds taking control of the ruck Gums were turning on some good football. Jaensch at half back for Lobethal, was playing a grand game and E. Mason and D. Plummer often broke up attacks that looked bad for Lobethal. N. Symonds goaled for Gums from an almost impossible angle, and B. Moore added another full pointer from a scrimmage in front of goal. Lobethal were desperate and could not stop Gums all out attack. Quick goals from G. Cornish and H. Symonds made Lobethal realise they had to do something to check the runaways. With a flash of good football Stanbury goaled for Lobethal. Silva, Lobethal's tall ruckman, missed from easy range, but T. Zilm marked well to run through and bring up another goal for the Tigers. At the bell for the second term Gums were again attacking strongly, but Emms and Jaensch held safely for Lobethal. K. Hanna and (Bill) Symonds turned in a wonderful display of football for Gumeracha in this quarter. Trev. Bartholomew, although opposed to Hanna, was playing a grand game for Lobethal. Gumeracha 9-7; Lobethal 4-5. After the long break Lobethal was determined to make amends and with B. Zilm coming into the picture they took over. D. Newman and R. Newman took control from the rucks and forced the play into their forward area. Quick snap shots by K. Plummer and R. Newman missed the tall uprights and D. Hanna for Gums was brilliant in defence and Bell was strong at full back. Koehne again missed the target for Lobethal and Gums came back into the attack but only to find C. Newman striking form and marking brilliantly to turn back the attack. Don Newman goaled for Lobethal and also added a full pointer. Gums flashed back into the attack and with exchanges of brilliant football from both teams Norsworthy added another goal for Gums. Lobethal's turn and Don Newman again scored a major, and good football from Koehne and R. Zilm enabled T. Zilm to score another goal for Lobethal who were now playing their best football for the day. Not to be outdone, Gums again took over and with K. Hanna passing to H. Symonds another goal was added to bring the scores at the end of the 3rd quarter to Gumeracha 11-10; Lobethal 8-5. Away from centre and Koehne again brought up one flag for Lobethal. Both teams were now feeling the effects of the hot day and the pace slackened somewhat, but both back lines were battling hard. J. O'Dea kicked a goal for Gums and Lobethal replied with a quick goal from R. Newman. D. Newman's 60-yarder hit the goal post. Gums again took control and carried the play into their forward area. Sandercock, who was rarely sighted all day, missed from an easy position. M. Plummer was playing well in a back pocket for Lobethal. From centre Symonds drove in but a splendid mark by C, Newman turned the play and Lobethal were again in attack, but were tiring badly and only the sound defence of Jaensch and D. Plummer with E. Mason playing well kept Gums repeated attacks at bay. J. O'Dea marked in front of goal and his kick was safe. Lobethal went back into attack with B. Zilm fighting gamely to hold the score down, but Gums were finishing the stronger of the two teams and at the final bell had a commanding lead. The football turned on by the Gumeracha side was little below brilliant, and only the strong defence of Lobethal kept them down to a medium score. K. Hanna was probably the best man on the ground-his play and sporting qualities are outstanding features of good football. Goalkickers: Gumeracha, 3 to B. Moore, H. Symonds. Grivell 2. G. Cornish, N. Symonds, J. Norsworthy, J. O'Dea and F. O'Dea. Lobethal, T. Zilm 3, K. Oborn and Don Newman 2, R. Stansbury, R. Newman. Best Players: Gumeracha, K. Hanna, H. Symonds, D. Bell, G. Cornish, J. O'Dea, D. Hanna. Lobethal, T. Bartholomew, T. Zilm, G. Jaensch, Don Newman, T. Graeber, C. Newman. [14/9/1955 3ef.] LOBETHAL WINS DOUBLE FOOTBALL PREMIERSHIP. All-Time Record Gate. A crowd which paid an all-time record in gate takings, £183, saw Lobethal football teams win a double premiership at Birdwood oval on Saturday. In A grade Lobethal defeated Gumeracha, whilst the B grade game also went to Lobethal at the expense of Houghton. Following an incident in the last quarter of the B grade match seven members of Houghton team were reported by the Central and boundary umpires for alleged breaches of the Rules. During the interval the President of the Torrens Valley Association (Mr Don Norsworthy) presented the Mail and Pflaum Medals to the 1955 winners-Mail Medal, A grade, J. Kain, Birdwood, 26 points. Pflaum Medal, B grade resulted in a tie. H. Drury, Houghton; and M. Kowald, Mt Torrens. The Association also decided to donate a medal to each B grade player. The A grade teams, Lobethal and Gumeracha, were both at full strength and received a tremendous ovation from the crowd. Umpire Bob Towers had charge of the game and his exhibition was quite sound despite the very wet conditions. Lobethal was first away with a free to T. Graeber. Waller cleared for Gumeracha and H. Symonds drove in, but Jaensch licked well out of the danger area. T. Zilm gained control, but the ball soon returned to Gumeracha's area. Koehne put K. Plummer in position for two flags. From centre Don Newman passed to Ken Oborn and R. Stanbury goaled again for Lobethal. Gumeracha were stopped by E. Mason, but Hanna to Moore and Gumeracha scored a point. From the kick-off Cornish registered another point. Grivell freed and to Cornish-a single. Gumeracha attacked strongly and E. Mason marked in the goalmouth to clear for the tigers. Cornish passed to Moore-again only one flag. Grivell again marked well and put H. Symonds in position to bring up Gumeracha's first goal. C. Newman saved for Lobethal, but J. Bell raised one flag. Eckermann into attack shot to B. Zilm and to K. Oborn for one flag, T. and B. Zilm combined for a goal. Gums attacked again but found Jaensch sound in defence. K. Hanna cleared for Gumeracha, but Jaensch was there and his kick to R. Newman and to T. Zilm was a goal. Moore again missed and B. Zilm cleared to T. Zilm for Tigers and one point. Carter saved well for Gums, and the quarter ended in Lobethal's favour. Lobethal 4ñ2; Gumeracha 1ñ6. A goal to Moore and the rain started. Waller was strong in the back lines for Gumeracha. Norsworthy was also playing well for his team and J. Bell was a thorn in the Tigers' side. M. Plummer from wing and Bell saved and up to K. Sandercock and two flags waved. T. Bartholomew was getting the breaks at centre, but T. Graeber kicked the wrong way and put Gums into attack again. Zilm marked well to pass to Jaensch, but Bell was in the way. M. Plummer gained possession and on to T. Bartholomew to Koehne and he found B. Zilm for one flag. B. Silva replaced C. Zilm who received an injury. Plat see-sawed and neither team could penetrate. Rain was making football difficult. R. Newman's snap shot hit the post. Koehne intercepted and back to K. Oborn for a goal. Symonds to G. Cornish was a goal from a lovely running shot for Gums. Mason cleared and K. Oborn marked well, but missed the target. Stanbury playing on a wing found Eckermann and to Don Newman, who goaled for the Tigers. Lobethal again broke through with B. Zilm and K. Oborn showing good football. K. Plummer scouting well, passed to Don Newman to register another full pointer. Waller was holding the fort for Gums, on the bell for half time, Lobethal 7ñ5; Gumeracha 4ñ6. Lobethal went straight into attack, but J. Bell and Somerton combined well to H. Symonds to bring up another goal for Gumeracha. T. Zilm sent a long kick to Silva-one flag. Silva marked to find B. Zilm for a good goal to Lobethal. Away from centre and Bartholomew passed to D. Newman and R. Newman marked well-six points. Lobethal were now exerting themselves and Gumeracha were on the defensive. D. Hanna saved repeatedly and Grant Cornish also showed excellent form in this term. Sandercock could only raise one flag. Bell marked the kick in and brought up a point and repeated the mark to pass to K. Sandercock who goaled for Gums. Norsworthy from centre to G. Cornish and one flag. Koehne marked the kick in, but Hanna took over and to B. Symonds and K. Sandercock for another point. A penalty free to Norsworthy, but his kick was astray. E. Mason again cleared to T. Graeber, but Hanna was in the way and B. Symonds to H. Symonds, only to find Don Newman under it, up to J. Emms, who was now playing well, but Gums cleared again and K. Sandercock brought up two flags. Rain was continuous. Jaensch, like a rock, saved again, but B. Symonds marked well and from a scrimmage a goal was scored for Gums. Several points were scored from snap shots, but the football had deteriorated and scrimmages were frequent. Lobethal had several tries and D. Bell saved on several occasions, to put his side back into attack. Lobethal opened up and Bartholomew to B. Zilm in front was a goal. Somerton put Cornish into attack and one flag was raised and J. Emms cleared on the ball to save well for Tigers. Lobethal 10ñ8; Gumeracha 8ñ12. The last quarter commenced with rain falling steadily and Gums went into attack. Lobethal retaliated. D. Newman cleared for Tigers and up field to R. Stanbury, thence to B. Zilm for a goal. D. Plummer dashed through to save a goal. The rain eased and spectators again took up their positions, T. Bartholomew to K. Oborn and the tigers were away again. A single to Lobethal and two to Gums, then Bell cleared a kick in, passed to Sandercock and a goal for Gums. Fuller (19th man) took the field and passed to Moore who again goaled for Gums. Gumeracha were now back into the game. Fuller brought new life to the side and passed to Symonds (B. Moore's goal evened the score and Gums were racing in). Fuller again to K. Sandercock and Gumeracha goaled to take the lead for the first time. The excitement was now intense and with only 7 minutes left to play the crowd were on their toes. Lobethal, not to be outdone, fought back well. Silva missed badly from right in front. T. Bartholomew put his side back into play with a pass to T. Zilm to K. Oborn and a goal put Lobethal one point in front. From centre and Eckermann to K. Oborn out to R. Newman and Koehne brought up another badly needed goal for Lobethal. From centre K. Hanna passed but Bartholomew picked up to pass to K. Plummer, who found K. Oborn and his kick was safe for two flags. Rain began to fall again but the game looked all over. Gums attacked, but Jaensch, sound in defence, cleared again, up to D. Hanna and to K. Hanna and to B. Moore, but a free to Emms saved again. Gumeracha again attacked, but Emms cleared and from centre to the half forward, where Waller, brilliant all day, cleared for Gums. Lobethal 14ñ10; Gumeracha 11ñ15. Goalkickers-Lobethal: B. Zilm 4, K. Oborn 3, Don Newman 2, K. Plummer, R. Stanbury, T. Zilm, N. Newman, R. Koehne 1 each. Gumeracha: K. Sandercock 5, B. Moore, H. Symonds, G. Cornish 2 each. Best players-Lobethal: B. Zilm, G. Jaensch, T. Bartholomew, T. Zilm, D. Newman, K. Oborn, R. Stanbury. Gumeracha: B. Symonds, H. Symonds, D. Hanna, J. Waller, J. Bell, Graeme Cornish, J. Norsworthy. [28/9/1955 10b-d.] GUMERACHA PROMISES STRONG DEFENCE. Gumeracha, winner of a great many premierships, again promises to turn out a capable side. Last season the Magpies were very strong on defence, especially across half back, and it was there where they won many a game. That line of Dean Hanna, John Waller, and Ken Carter won handsomely more times than not, giving Gumeracha a springboard type of attack. Further back still stands Donald Bell, the best full-back in the Association. Ex-Maitland player John Bell, will captain-coach the team for the fourth successive season. A strong vigorous player, he has filled the centre position vacated by Ken Hanna excellently. Gumeracha will lose two of its best forwards when Barry Moore (centre half forward) and King Sickerdick (full forward) will be missing from the line-up. Moore has been transferred to Kimba. Since arriving there he has undertaken the job of Association Secretary of the Kimba League. Sandercock's retirement would have been felt more had his understudy, Garry Tucker, not come along. Tucker last season was missing from the team most of the season with a leg injury. It is expected that John Norsworthy will take over the centre half forward position in which he played quite well at times last season. Kersbrook rover, Ross Schlein, had a practice run with Gumeracha, however, little hope of a clearance is expected for this player. A weakness in the rucks may be the Magpies' main shortcoming, but with good small men they could, as they did at times last season, overcome this. The Magpies could go further than the first semi-final this season. [22/4/1959 8ab.] PersonalServed in WW2 GUMERACHA BALL. In the Gumeracha Town Hall a ball was held, being the last function prior to the Grand Finale of the Mayoral Competition in aid of Hospital funds. The decorations were beautiful and appropriate for the occasion. In the background on stage a large drawing of the Hospital was set up with amber lights across the front. Bowls of red hot pokers, gladioli, and agapanthus were at the foot of the stage, providing an attractive effect. The amber lights were continued right around the hall, also numerous skits. Red, blue and amber balloons were hung in a large cluster from the centre of the hall. Credit is due to two conveners, Mesdames Frank Dohnt and Kingsley Sandercock and to all those who took part in helping. Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs Walters' orchestra. Confetti and novelties were in the hands of a capable MC, Mr Jack Wytkin. The balloons were let down at midnight. Mr Ray Amber moved a vote of thanks to all who have helped with staging functions during the Mayoral Competitions. Mr Eric Jamieson kindly provided microphones for the evening. [17/2/1954 7d.] GUMERACHA CONCERT. A concert given by the Lobethal Harmony Club was well attended in the Gumeracha Town Hall. Associate members rendered duet, solos, violin numbers and the Craig Bros were humorous entertainers. The programme opened with the Song of Australia. Mesdames Frank Dohnt and Kingsley Sandercock convened a home-made sweets table and it was well patronised. Funds were in aid of the Mayoral Competitor Ray Amber for the Hospital Wing. [18/11/1953 6e.] 3.
Valerie Anne SandercockBorn 27 Aug 1925, age 98 years KAY-VEE WELFARE BIRTHDAY. The Kay-Vee Welfare Ladies held their 8th birthday in the Kenton Valley Baptist Church which was tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mrs K.M. Cornish. The President, Mrs Rex Sandercock presided, and opened the afternoon's function with the National Anthem. Mrs Sandercock introduced and welcomed the guest speaker Miss Kelly of Glenelg who spoke of her social work in connection with the Good Neighbour Council. Greetings were read from similar organisations, the Gumeracha CWA, the Baptist and Methodist Churches, Birdwood and Chain of Ponds. A sextette comprising of Mesdames W. Nickels, K.M. Cornish, G.R. Randell, M. Billingsley, E. Waters and Miss D. Billingsley sang "My Task" also a duet was rendered by Mrs F. Phillips and Mrs G.R. Randell with Mrs F. Redden at the organ. The church was well filled with friends from the surrounding districts. The birthday cake, made by Mrs J. Witford (former member) and iced by Mrs A.L. Nickels (Secretary) was cut by the guest speaker. A trading table in charge of Mesdames H.W. Nickels and V. Sandercock was soon cleared. Vice-President, Mrs K.M. Cornish, moved a vote of thanks to all for their cooperation in making the occasion successful. A delicious afternoon tea was served. [10/11/1954 13d.] | |||
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